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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 313.19 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 313.19 and 105.99 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 313.19 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/313.19 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 313.19 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 33,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,194.48/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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